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LBV 280T

1978 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,926 mi
Last recorded58,926 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBV 280T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,926 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 57,730 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,712 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,810 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,575 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,560 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,262 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 29,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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LBV 280T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBV 280T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBV 280T registered?

LBV 280T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LBV 280T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBV 280T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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